The LB5954L from LadyBug Technologies is a True-RMS Power Sensor that operates from 9 kHz to 54 GHz. This general-purpose True-RMS average power meter can be used to perform scalar measurements. It can measure an average continuous power from -60 dBm to +26 dBm (~400 mW) and peak input pulsed power of up to 2 W. This sensor has a fast measurement speed, a broad dynamic range, and a wide set of options for programmatic and embedded applications.
This sensor utilizes a high accuracy, thermally stabilized, two-path, RMS responding, square law diode detection scheme that can accurately measure any signal regardless of modulation bandwidth. The patented thermally stable technology ensures stable measurements over the entire operating temperature range without user intervention, zeroing or calibration. This patented process also eliminates user zeroing and calibration before use. It mitigates measurement interruption due to automatic calibration bolstering the performance and reliability of ATE systems.
The LB5954L uses LadyBug’s PMA-12 power meter software and allows users to make a variety of measurements from basic average power measurements to complex triggered measurements. This power sensor has Standard, USBTMC, USB HID, Optional LAN, SPI, I2C interfaces. Additionally, the sensor allows emulation and compatibility with various VNAs, spectrum analyzers, sources and ATE systems written for other sensors. The sensor is useful in research & development, manufacturing & service applications including radar, satellite, and telecommunications.
